FITNESS 19 — Local services in Seattle

We’ve been going here for about 7 months now. The vibe is great and it’s comfortable and clean. Lots of equipment, basically everything you’d need. Locker rooms are really nice and always kept clean. The sauna, in the locker room, is snug but can fit like 3 people comfortably. Not usually full. Plenty of lockers both in and out of the bathroom. The staff is always really nice. The music choices can be weird, they play a lot of metal and millennial/genx music. It’s also too loud a lot of the time, I can hear it through my noise canceling headphones (with a show/music on) in the side room. Tons of TVs, but they are usually playing sports or Supernatural for some reason. Otherwise it’s generic shows like the Big Bang Theory or Law and Order.

When we first came we got a tour and a free visit to try it out. Signed up that day, and the rates are amazing.

The treadmills have worn out pretty quick, but all the stuff that’s officially broken is fixed pretty quickly. There’s stations with spray and paper towels to wipe down equipment, but several times it’s been out of paper towels. And you’ll need to bring your own towel for sweat. Parking is never hard. There’s water bottle refill stations but tbh the water doesn’t taste great.

Overall, the people are generally friendly. Most people are in their zone but some will smile at you in passing or chat briefly. All ages here. I’m the fattest person I’ve ever seen there and I’ve never gotten stares or dirty looks like I have at some other gyms.

What I don’t like: when it’s busy, it’s BUSY. You’ll be waiting for machines. Treadmills will be full. Areas for stretching will be full. There’s also influencers here, which I find awkward. I don’t want to accidentally be in their videos and it can be cringey to watch them posing in really revealing clothing or working out in front of their tripods. Etiquette isn’t always great - some people will put down their stuff to “claim” a machine and then wander off for 5+ mins while other people are waiting to use to equipment. Unfortunately like 25% of people don’t wipe down machines after use.

Overall, I’m really happy with this...

I've been going to Fitness 19 for about a year now, and overall, it's been a great experience. This gym might not be for everyone, but it’s definitely a solid choice for anyone looking for a clean, functional space with a supportive atmosphere.

One of the biggest positives is the consistency of the staff and the community—they’ve stayed welcoming, encouraging, and created a positive space. The staff is always open to feedback, especially when it comes to adding high-demand attachments or new machines. They do a great job keeping everything clean and in working order, and when equipment breaks down or a mess comes up, they’re quick to fix or replace it. During the winter months, I really appreciated how well they communicated any changes to open hours and made an effort to stay open as much as possible.

But as the gym grows, I’ve noticed more members coming in. It’s great to see the community expanding, but with limited space, it can get crowded— especially during peak hours. I’d recommend avoiding the gym between 3–6 PM on weekdays, as a lot of high school students from Sealth head over after class.

The most common complaint I hear is about crowding or wait times for machines, but to be fair, the gym has done a great job making the most of the space they have. They still have room to grow, but they’re clearly listening to member feedback and doing their best to improve.

That said, I’ve never had any serious issues with the staff or members. Like any place, there might be the occasional bad apple, but that’s rare and doesn’t reflect the overall vibe.

…As for the concern about "influencers"—it’s not as big a deal as some make it out to be. In my experience, I might see one every week or so, but everyone’s just there to work on their own goals so I’ve never given it much attention or thought.

All in all, Fitness 19 is an awesome gym. It’s well-run and welcoming, though I do think the space is starting to hit...

I wish I could give this gym more stars, but I guess you get what you pay for. On the plus side, it’s definitely one of the cheaper options in the city, and it’s the only gym convenient to where I live. They have a nice variety of equipment, and pretty much everything I want at a gym is there. Locker rooms are nice and spacious enough. Most of the staff is pretty friendly.

On the downside, it’s always weirdly muggy/overly warm here. In the summer it seemed better, so maybe it’s some sort of a/c issue, or they think people like working out in humidity? There are a ton of tvs but 90% of the time they’re all showing (the same) sports. Occasionally you’ll get lucky and there will be MTV or anything else on, but half the time you’re running without captions. I miss the days of going to Gold’s on the hill and watching food network shows and charmed re-runs! Definitely made cardio go by faster.

Obviously this sounds pretty nit-picky; the main issue here is honestly the clientele. I can not tell you how many times I have seen women film or take photos IN THE LOCKER ROOM while other people are there/changing. It’s annoying enough to be caught in the frame of someone’s selfie on the gym floor (which also happens often), but it feels like an obvious hell no to film in a locker room. A woman was FaceTiming her friend tonight while another person behind her was literally changing…like, come on. When it’s busy, expect to navigate through a bunch of teens/college kids standing around in groups at the machines, or people camping out with their massive duffel bag (only to sit there doing nothing for a solid five minutes). This stuff happens at any gym, but the lack of gym etiquette here feels...